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Phil Barton
(flyfast) -
BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale

Oklahoma

About Me

Enjoying every outdoor adventure I share with friends and family. Learning more every day.

backpackinglight.com has opened some great doors for me. Hikes have included the Wind River Range, Bob Marshall Wilderness, a wee bit of the Colorado Trail, Philmont, and others in OK, NM, AR, AZ, and CO.

All Forum Posts by Phil Barton

Re:Equinox bivy enough for Grand Canyon precip?Kevin, good call. It's a prudent decision to use an overhead shelter in the GC. The Equinox bivy just isn't enough by itself. I have used the same with different tarps. The bivy & tarp ...

Re:Another PCT Gear listEric, your list looks good. I pulled your list into a spreadsheet because I wanted to try Google docs.
Adding food and water could put your high water mark for carried weight in the 25-30 pound...

Re: Smaller pot sizeFrank, I think you've got it. For boil & set cooking you don't need a big pot. Moving to a smaller pot may also require a smaller stove. Everything scales down. That's also led to m...

Re: Rim to RimDylan, Sandra points you to one of the authoritative sites for GC hikes -- http://kaibab.org. There you can find a description of the relevant trails. The North Kaibab Trail is well documented ther...

All Reader Reviews by Phil Barton

Pro-Tick Remedy Pro-TickMaybe you don't have to worry about ticks. In the southern US it's something we have to continually address. The Pro-Tick Remedy is the best removal method I've run across. It is a simple,...

TarpTentIt's been almost 2 1/2 years since I bought my TT Squall but the process was memorably good. First, I spoke with Henry by phone to chat about the models and what would be the best fit for my hikin...

Golite 2006 Reed PantsI've had my pair of GoLite Reed pants since at least 2001. They were still sold as Ray-Way gear way back then. These pants are blue (as I remember getting them on sale). This vintage pair of pants...

RailRiders Adventure ShirtI've used RailRider shirts for about 5 years now. The RR Adventure Shirt has become a core piece of my warm weather hiking kit. It is well made, cool in hot weather, and very durable.
I wear L ...

Western Mountaineering HighliteAll the above ratings capture well the features of the Western Mountaineering HighLite. I've owned mine now for a year.
What I really like about this bag is its warmth. I am amazed at what it c...

ULA AmpThe Amp is my second pack from Brian Frankle. I’ve waited to post a review until my first outing with the pack this past weekend. The ULA Amp meets my expectations for a smaller volume pack to be used...

Sawyer Premium Insect Repellant --Sawyer brand permethrin spray is widely available here at Wal-Mart and many sporting goods stores. If you live in an area that isn't tick infested then count your blessings. If you do live or hike...

Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite PadAfter several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were t...